Spectrum (Autism Research News) Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Autism: A Reappraisal of Concepts and Treatment
Michael RutterIn this week's #SpectrumCommunity newsletter, we look at conversations around a study of trauma and autism traits in older adults, and an editorial that looks back at late child psychiatrist Sir Michael Rutter’s contributions to the field https://t.co/P1G0pLL1A1
Paperback, 2012
$54.99Member price:$52.24 + Free shipping5% off
I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir
Sarah KurchakIn “I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder,” Sarah Kurchak weaves together jagged honesty, funny anecdotes and occasionally painful doses of self-awareness #FromTheArchives https://t.co/cHxgjTPxdP
Paperback, 2020
$19.95Member price:$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Synaptic
Alison CalderIn this inaugural episode of Spectrum's new podcast “Synaptic,” Catherine Lord discusses her entry into autism research and how drama club saved her in high school. https://t.co/O4jdGBNVTJ
Paperback, 2022
$16.95Member price:$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick
Matt HaigNovelist @matthaig1 reflects on his recent autism diagnosis and his fictional characters, who often share his feeling of being a “fish out of water.” Via @nytimes. https://t.co/baRF4ljjJh
Paperback, 2023
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
In a Different Key: The Story of Autism
John DonvanA documentary film about the first person diagnosed with autism, entitled “In a Different Key,” is scheduled to air on PBS today. Spectrum reviewed the book when it came out in 2016: https://t.co/pY7aM7iZBp https://t.co/MbuwYJTt3R
Paperback, 2017
$21.00Member price:$10.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Color of Autism: Methods to Reach and Educate Children on the Autism Spectrum
Toni FlowersKim Kaiser spoke with Spectrum about the nonprofit organization The Color of Autism, why researchers fail to reach Black families and what's needed to fix that disparity #FromTheArchives https://bit.ly/autism_research_Black_families
Paperback, 2002
$19.95Member price:$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book